This is a comprehensive course book in methodology for pre-service in in-service language teachers and teacher trainers in language education. It introduces the reader to all key areas of language teaching methodology: listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and learning strategies. Classroom management and interaction, materials development and alternative methods and language teaching are also treated. Throughout the book, theory and research are illustrated with extracts from authentic classroom interaction. By providing a balanced introduction to theory, research and practice particularly by presenting portraits of teachers and learners in action in the classroom—Nunan makes an important practical contribution to our understanding of second and foreign language learning and teaching.